1. Ms. Marina Budiman (Indonesia)
Billionaire Marina Budiman owns assets of 6.2 billion USD, ranking 667th in the list of the richest people in the world according to Forbes updated on March 4, 2026. She is currently the richest female billionaire in Southeast Asia.
She is the co-founder and Chairman of the Board of Directors of DCI Indonesia - the leading data center operator in Indonesia. Previously, she co-founded Indonesia in 1994, considered the first internet service provider in this country.
2. Ms. Samruai Jaruphnit (Thailand)
The Thai female billionaire owns 4.4 billion USD, ranked 943rd in the world. She is the second richest female billionaire in Southeast Asia.
Her assets come from holding 8.42% of shares in the parent company of Charoen Pokphand Group - one of the largest animal feed and agricultural enterprises in the world.
3. Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao (Vietnam)
With assets of about 3.9 billion USD, Ms. Nguyen Thi Phuong Thao ranks 1st in the global billionaire list. In Southeast Asia, she ranks third in the top 5 richest female billionaires in the region.
Besides aviation, this female billionaire also invests in banking, technology, energy and real estate.
4. Ms. Dewi Kam (Indonesia)
Dewi Kam owns 3.5 billion USD, ranked No. 194 in the world and is the fifth richest female billionaire in Southeast Asia.
Most of her assets come from a minority stake in the Bayan Resources coal mining company.
5. Ms. Pham Thu Huong (Vietnam)
Ms. Pham Thu Huong - Vice Chairwoman of the Board of Directors of Vingroup Group - owns assets of 2.7 billion USD, ranking 1st in the world. In Southeast Asia, billionaire Pham Thu Huong is currently the 5th richest person.
As one of Vingroup's major shareholders, she plays an important role in the management and long-term development orientation of the group.
